Guidelines & Policies

Important submission guidelines, ethical policies, and privacy information.

Guidelines & Policies

Plagiarism

IMPACT has a strict zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism, which is considered professional misconduct. All submitted papers will be screened for plagiarism, and any paper found plagiarized will be rejected — even if detected after the conference.

Paper Formatting

All submissions must strictly follow the Springer template guidelines. Any violation of formatting instructions at any stage of the publication process will result in the cancellation of the paper's registration.

Copyright & Presentation

Transfer of e-copyright and presentation of the paper at the conference are mandatory for all accepted papers.

Corresponding Author Responsibilities

The corresponding author (as registered in CMT) must regularly check their email, including the spam folder, for communication from the organizers and respond promptly with any requested information.

Registration Fee

Please note that the registration fee is non-refundable once paid.

Indexing

Papers will be submitted for possible indexing in Scopus, Google Scholar, and other databases based on their quality, subject to the indexing agencies' evaluation criteria and acceptance policies.

Privacy Policy

I. Personal Information Collection and Usage

We collect personal information such as your name, email, company, and other details when you register or interact with our website. We also gather data on your device and website usage to enhance your experience and meet contractual obligations.

II. Consequences of Not Providing Information

Failure to provide required information may limit our ability to deliver certain services or fulfill your requests.

III. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Your personal information will not be shared for marketing without your consent. We may share data with trusted partners, service providers, or affiliates strictly for business purposes.

IV. Cookie Usage

For details on cookie use, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

V. Access, Correction, and Objection

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You may also object to certain processing or withdraw consent where applicable.

VI. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access or disclosure.

VII. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined or as required by law.

VIII. Linked Websites

Our privacy practices apply solely to data collected on our platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy policies of third-party websites linked from our platform.

IX. Policy Updates

This privacy statement may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our data practices. Updates will be posted on our website, while our commitment to your privacy remains steadfast.

Important Notice

By submitting your paper to ICRAME 2026, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to comply with all the guidelines and policies outlined above. Non-compliance may result in rejection or withdrawal of your submission.